Lawton Alternative vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton Alternative
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
600 students
Sunset Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | Lawton Alternative San Francisco, California | Sunset Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #827 of 5,693 | #453 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11470 of 50,301 | #6844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 600 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 69.8).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Lawton Alternative does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 57.8%).
- •Lawton Alternative does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 26.8).
- •Lawton Alternative is the larger school with 600 students compared with 402.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawton Alternative better than Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 69.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lawton Alternative and Sunset Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Alternative: 600. Sunset Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Alternative and Sunset Elementary rank in California?
Lawton Alternative is 827th of 5,693 and Sunset Elementary is 453rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).